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Lawfare Daily: Haiti's Deteriorating Security Situation, with Robert Fatton

Nov 21, 2024

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Robert Fatton, an emeritus professor at the University of Virginia and expert on Haitian politics, dives into Haiti's escalating crisis following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. He details the rise of gang violence and the loss of effective governance under Ariel Henry. The conversation also touches on how the international community, particularly the U.S., is responding to this turmoil. Fatton warns of worsening humanitarian issues and the complexities of potential diplomatic solutions in an unstable political climate.

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Quick takeaways

Haiti's security crisis is fueled by rampant gang violence and ineffective governance, with gangs controlling over 85% of Port-au-Prince.

The international community's limited response, including a small UN mission, is inadequate in addressing Haiti's escalating humanitarian crisis and violence.

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Deteriorating Security Situation in Haiti

The security situation in Haiti has deteriorated significantly in recent years, primarily due to rampant gang violence and ineffective governance. Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, there has been a lack of stable leadership, leading to widespread chaos and insecurity. Gangs now control more than 85% of Port-au-Prince, severely disrupting daily life and contributing to a humanitarian crisis where nearly half the population faces hunger. Recent violent attempts by gangs to infiltrate affluent areas like Pétionville highlight the urgent need for effective governmental and international responses to restore order.

Intro

3min

Personal Data Management and Privacy Protection

4min

Haiti's Security Crisis: Gangs and Governance

16min

Understanding Haiti's Struggle with Gang Violence and Inequity

3min

Privacy Matters and Global Security

10min

Navigating Haiti's Turmoil: Policy and Humanitarian Challenges

17min

Closing Reflections on Haiti's Security and Podcast Offerings

2min

Since the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021, the country has been plagued by gang violence, a destabilized government, and an ongoing humanitarian crisis. Lawfare Associate Editor for Communications Anna Hickey sat down with Dr. Robert Fatton, emeritus professor of government and foreign affairs at the University of Virginia to discuss the rising gang violence in Haiti, whether the incoming Trump administration will change the United States’s response, and how the international community has responded to the deteriorating situation.

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